A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9688201 Details
Epoch: 455 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 111308710 epoch_slot_no: 111910 block_no: 9688024 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 77262 time: 2023-12-18 04:50:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x049cdb9d999b29a5c5e8d4dd124d4256590e705567a13d0742aa53409da54f3eBlock Operator
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